Travis Perkins PLC
Travis Perkins PLC operates as a home improvement products and services retailer, generating revenue primarily through the sale of building materials, tools, and related services to both professional and DIY customers.
Business. Travis Perkins PLC (TPK.L) is a home improvement products and services retailer headquartered in the United Kingdom. The company operates within the Consumer Cyclicals sector, specifically focusing on the retail of home improvement goods. It is primarily listed on the London Stock Exchange. Specific operating segments and geographic revenue breakdowns are not provided in the available data.
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- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
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- Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
- Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
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- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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Travis Perkins PLC (TPK.L) is a home improvement products and services retailer headquartered in the United Kingdom. The company operates within the Consumer Cyclicals sector, specifically focusing on the retail of home improvement goods. It is primarily listed on the London Stock Exchange. Specific operating segments and geographic revenue breakdowns are not provided in the available data.
Travis Perkins has a liquidity position that is medium in risk, with a current ratio of 1.72 and cash and equivalents of 426.9 million GBP. However, the company's free cash flow is negative at -117.3 million GBP, and capital expenditure is -77.3 million GBP, indicating ongoing investment in operations. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.59 suggests a moderate level of leverage, with long-term debt of 1.05 billion GBP against total equity of 1.78 billion GBP.
Profitability metrics are negative, with a return on equity of -9.93% and a return on assets of -4.63%. The company reported a net loss of 176.3 million GBP and an operating loss of 95.3 million GBP, which is below the industry median for profitability. Gross profit of 1.19 billion GBP is a key revenue driver, but the operating margin is negative, indicating inefficiencies in cost management.
The company's revenue is concentrated in the UK market, with no significant international diversification disclosed. The business is exposed to domestic economic conditions and consumer spending trends, which are key drivers of its performance. No material segment breakdown is available, but the company operates primarily in the home improvement retail sector.
Looking ahead, the company is expected to face continued pressure, with no clear signs of improvement in the near term. The operating cash flow of 375.3 million GBP provides some buffer, but the negative free cash flow and capital expenditure suggest ongoing financial strain. The company's outlook for the current fiscal year is not explicitly provided, but the negative operating income indicates a challenging environment.
The risk assessment highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company has a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which could impact its ability to meet short-term obligations. No significant dilution sources are identified, and the number of shares outstanding remains stable.
Recent events include analyst price targets ranging from 443.00 GBP to 860.00 GBP, with a mean of 657.54 GBP and a median of 660.00 GBP. The mean recommendation is 2.39, indicating a generally positive outlook from analysts, with 5 strong-buy ratings, 4 buy ratings, and 7 hold ratings. No recent filings or transcripts are available for further insight into management's strategy or operational updates.
- Travis Perkins is experiencing a net loss and negative operating income, indicating financial distress.
- The company has a moderate debt-to-equity ratio but a negative free cash flow, suggesting ongoing financial strain.
- Analysts have a generally positive outlook, with a mean price target of 657.54 GBP and a median of 660.00 GBP.
- The company's liquidity position is medium risk, with a current ratio of 1.72 and negative net cash after debt.
- The business is concentrated in the UK market, with no significant international diversification disclosed.
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 0,29 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 4,6B GBP |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 129,4M GBP |
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